"You have the right to remain silent." This begins the recitation by police of the various "Miranda rights" that they must give to a person they are placing under arrest. But what about when the silence of the suspect was being exercised before being informed of his...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Year: 2015
Key questions to ask an estate planning attorney
Estate planning can have its challenges regardless of how old you are. There are different things to consider at different stages of life. But regardless of the questions you may have about how to structure a will, how to protect your assets or what you should leave...
Prosecutors have an edge in possession of drug paraphernalia case
Prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in Florida take drug charges very seriously. When it comes to a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia, a statute that offers such a broad definition of drug paraphernalia that common, everyday items can get you into...
Felony terroristic threats and Florida House Bill 1113
House Bill 1113 went into effect on October 1, 2015. This bill outlines a new definition for the meaning of “terroristic threats” in Florida, and provides guidelines for restitution that will be paid in the event that threats are made. This could affect any person...
Will the new ACA provisions affect your business?
For many businesses, December is the beginning of tax season; not January. This is likely because their fiscal year ends with the last month of the year. Also, December can be a hectic month for businesses because of the holiday season, which means that they must work...
Plea negotiations to avoid mandatory minimum sentences
Judges are supposed to have the discretion to impose penalties after a criminal conviction that is appropriate given the circumstances of the defendant and the facts of the case. Mandatory minimum sentencing requirements for some criminal charges in Florida remove...
Why a skilled attorney is valuable in company mergers
The Fed’s recent decision to hold off on raising interest rates will likely continue the fervent pace of mergers and acquisitions across a number of industries. After all, as long as money remains relatively inexpensive, and opportunities for businesses to protect...
What you post on the Internet could have long-term consequences
Changes and additions to the criminal laws in Florida that are designed for the protection of victims of domestic violence and for the prevention of harassment over the Internet may have long-term consequences if you are charged with violating them. The laws restrict...
US. Supreme Court to review Florida death penalty case
In Florida, as in many other states, the death penalty is a legal sanction that can be applied in cases of capital murder. But who gets to make the decision – the jury, or the judge? That is the crux of a Florida death penalty case that the U.S. Supreme Court will be...
Address your business planning needs, talk to an attorney
If you're considering taking the first steps toward starting your own business, let us first congratulate you. Starting a business can be a massive undertaking but one most people hope will pay out in the long run. But if you think simply running a business will...